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  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Persistence Always Pays Off Afterwhile Series

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 26, 2013
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     | 14,505 views

    When we pray persistently to the Lord it does not mean we are lacking in faith or doubting that He would ever answer us because we are doing what we are called to do.

    Introduction Michael Jordan is probably the greatest basketball player in the history of the game, and at one time he was asked about the so-called secret of his success. And Mr. Jordan answered by saying; “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Refining Fire

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016
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     | 10,001 views

    Refining Fire...

    Christians are told to love and forgive one another, not try to tear each other down. Those are devices of Satan and church we cannot let him get a foothold in here. I am going to quote Chuck Colson who once told his congregation (and this should hold true for any pastor), “I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mountains God Calls Us To Climb

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2020
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    God calls us to climb Mt Ararat (God in your trials); Mt Moriah (surrender); Mt Sinai (new revelation of God); Mt Pisgah (visions of what to possess); & Mt Calvary (sharing in Jesus' suffering). Will you grow?

    MOUNTAINS GOD CALLS US TO CLIMB INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CHATTER BOX 1. Have you ever known someone who talked non-stop? Like, they didn’t even seem to stop to take a breath? 2. A man named Sam had a wife like that. If you got on the phone it was at least an hour. She ended up injuring her jaw ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    Becoming Wise Guys And Wise Gals Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 14, 2021
     | 4,871 views

    In this section of James we learn that trials require wisdom, wisdom requires prayer, and prayer requires faith.

    A. One day a man was driving down a country road when his car sputtered to a complete stop near a field with a few cows in it. 1. The driver got out of his car and lifted the hood to see what was the matter. 2. Then he noticed that one of the cows had come over to the fence nearby, and suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #31 A Little Doggy At The Table Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 18, 2020
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     | 8,248 views

    One time a Gentile woman asked Him to deliver her daughter from a demon. In His reply, Jesus called her a dog. Was Jesus being rude to this woman…or is there more to the story?

    #31 A Little Doggy at the Table Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 18, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministering Angels Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 9, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,712 views

    Trust God to send His angels to minister to you in your time of need.

    One Sunday evening, Marilyn Clark of Cincinnati, Ohio, overheard her 5-year-old daughter, Julie, practicing “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” It was a song she'd been rehearsing that morning in church for the next week's Christmas program. But something wasn’t quite right. In place of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    6th Lesson On How To Pray! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 8, 2014
     | 2,658 views

    I may not have the same temptations as you have, that what the devil tempts me with, may not be what he tempts you with, but the attraction, the pull is just as intense as the temptation that your dealing with.

    Matthew 6:9-13-In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation. Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2020
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     | 3,751 views

    This is the Fifth Part of the Lord's Prayer (Matt 6:13a)

    Today we'll continue our sermon series on the Lord's Prayer. Let's read Matt 6:13, "Lead us not into temptation." Compared to the previous requests, this request is the most confusing prayer. Why should we ask our heavenly Father not to lead us into temptation? Doesn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #21 With Jesus In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 28, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,987 views

    Mark records the story of the calming of the storm to prove Jesus.’ deity But it also is a picture of believers during trials. This message exegetes the passage and then explores the metaphoric value of the story.

    #21 With Jesus in the Storm Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 28, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hanging On To Heaven When Hell Is On Your Back

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 2, 2019
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     | 6,418 views

    Josiah had everything going against him: horrible parents, no Bible, a defeated and bankrupt nation. But despite his trials, he became the greatest King of Israel, spiritually, even greater than David! You too can beat your problems and rise to do great things!

    HANGING ON TO HEAVEN WHEN HELL IS ON YOUR BACK 2 Chr. 33:1-35:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The King of Egypt decided to modernize his country by putting plumbing in all the buildings. The people were delighted to get indoor running water! 2. To accomplish this, Pharaoh opened a school for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    In Defense Of Christ Jesus Yahshuah Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 10, 2019
     | 3,321 views

    Greetings In The Holy Name Of Christ Jesus Yahshuah , My brothers and sisters, I write to you because of the defense of Christ Jesus Yahshuah,

    In Defense Of Christ Jesus Yahshuah by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:” ( 1 John 2:1, King ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Michael Grant avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People (Book Of Job)

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Nov 25, 2019
     | 6,889 views

    Why does God allow pain & suffering?

    The Book of Job – Why does God allow pain & suffering? There is a well-known book written by an American Rabbi named Harold Kushner. The title of his book is that age old question “Why do bad things happen to good people?” If you’ve never asked that question certainly you’ve thought about it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "don't Give Up!"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 6, 2019
     | 16,613 views

    Sometimes we feel like "throwing in the towel" -- but that is precisely when we must not give up!

    “DON’T GIVE UP!” Psalm 27:1-6 David P. Nolte There are some things in life that attack us: wasps (ask Lonnie or me about that); injuries and illnesses; false accusations; enemies of the church, the Bible and God; an unresolved guilty conscience, temptations fitted to our own desires, to name ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Through Praise Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 29, 2019
     | 5,509 views

    God desires to interact with us through praise which encompasses prayer and worship as well. We can discover with the help of the Lord joy in the journey of life – even when we face illness, death, persecution, trials and hardship.

    Series: We need to find joy in the journey! Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers because storms will blow in and out of our lives. We must put ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Dr. John Varughese avatar

    Wilderness Season Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,223 views

    Psalms 13:1-2 " How long, O Lord, will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?

    Psalm 13 captures David’s deep despondency and his struggle with God’s silence during a challenging period in the wilderness. This heartfelt lament reflects a profound sense of abandonment and a desperate plea for God’s intervention. David openly questions how long God will hide His face and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God